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UPDATE: FSN welcomes DeCrew's donation

DeCrew members Sherwin Peters (right) and Rayon Bethune (left) make their donation to Director of Family Support Network (FSN) Sylvia M. Simmonds. Photo: VINO
Nicholas A. Alphonso aka 'Nikko' (centre) receives his award for winning the sound clash. Right is Sherwin Peters and left is Rayon Bethune of DCrew. Photo: VINO
Nicholas A. Alphonso aka 'Nikko' (centre) receives his award for winning the sound clash. Right is Sherwin Peters and left is Rayon Bethune of DCrew. Photo: VINO
The car that won the sound clash. Photo: VINO
The car that won the sound clash. Photo: VINO
Nicholas A. Alphonso (right) with one of his supporters. Photo: VINO
Nicholas A. Alphonso (right) with one of his supporters. Photo: VINO
Getting something to wet the throats! Photo: VINO
Getting something to wet the throats! Photo: VINO
The guy on the left was one of several lucky patrons for the night. He won $100 free credit compliments of Digicel. Photo: VINO
The guy on the left was one of several lucky patrons for the night. He won $100 free credit compliments of Digicel. Photo: VINO
The Disc Jockeys for the night. Photo: VINO
The Disc Jockeys for the night. Photo: VINO
Some members of DCrew pose with the wear of their sponsors, Digicel. Photo: VINO
Some members of DCrew pose with the wear of their sponsors, Digicel. Photo: VINO
Feting away at the sound clash and lime. Photo: VINO
Feting away at the sound clash and lime. Photo: VINO
This woman won a prize for her dancing skills. Photo: VINO
This woman won a prize for her dancing skills. Photo: VINO
Doing their thing in the food section. Photo: VINO
Doing their thing in the food section. Photo: VINO
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - The Family Support Network (FSN) is happy to be in a position to add to their pantry supplies for needy families, thanks to the most recent donation made to the organisation by DeCrew.

DeCrew, a group of Guyanese residing in the Virgin Islands, pledged and donated proceeds from their Sunday March 5, 2017 promotional car sound clash, bar-b-q and lime to FSN. The undisclosed sum was handed over to the FSN on Thursday March 9, 2017.

Responding to the gesture, FSN said, "Your contribution will benefit the less fortunate in our community. Because of you we are able to continue to put food on the tables of many family members, and for that we graciously thank you."

"Time and time again the clients who received the food items continually express their gratitude. Some have even started donating when they have overcome their unfortunate circumstances. There is no way to fully express our gratitude for your contribution. We at Family Support Network are continually inspired by the dedication and generosity of organizations like yours who answer the call to assist us."

DeCrew  donates to a choice charity annually.

See previous article published March 6, 2017

Sound clash ushers in national holiday

- Nicholas A. Alphonso aka Nikko wins sound clash

With today, March 6, 2017 being celebrated as Hamilton Lavity Stoutt Day, persons from around the Caribbean came together in one place to usher in the day in recognition of the territory’s hero with a Bar-B-Q Car Sound Clash and Lime on March 5, 2017.

The event, now recognised as one of the most popular social events around this time of year, attracted hundreds to the parking lot of Island Sizzle, formerly known as D-Spot in Baughers Bay.

It was promoted by DCrew, a group of Guyanese residing in the Virgin Islands.

Aside from the food, drinks and heavy feting by the many people of the VI, big was the staging of the annual car show dominated by the "Street Kings" group. They ‘sound clashed’ amongst themselves to see who had the most powerful sound system and at the end of it Nicholas A. Alphonso aka "Nikko" walked away with the coveted prize.

"We look forward to this event every year not only to win the money but we all come as one and celebrate and that's so nice but I am glad to win this year," commented Alphonso.

Meanwhile, the men responsible for the annual event- Rayon Bethune and Sherwin Peters- were in high praise of their sponsors, especially Digicel, who came through to ensure the event was a success again.

"Everyone who came out were very happy to have a good time. We put in early planning annually to ensure it comes off with a standard," said Bethune.

According to Peters, "The BVI is our home and we do this to celebrate with our brothers and sisters who are from here and around the Caribbean."

Every year DCrew donates to a local charity following the promotion. The recipient this year will be Family Support Network (FSN).

11 Responses to “UPDATE: FSN welcomes DeCrew's donation”

  • ccc (06/03/2017, 09:42) Like (4) Dislike (0) Reply
    Yea yea gt
  • i from here (06/03/2017, 09:49) Like (5) Dislike (4) Reply
    the Guyana masses took over yall
    • wise up (06/03/2017, 12:44) Like (9) Dislike (3) Reply
      @i from here -u sound so f....k stupid or like Donald
      • @ wize up (06/03/2017, 20:42) Like (4) Dislike (0) Reply
        Generally, people should be less mean and low in their assessments of others.
  • friend (06/03/2017, 10:53) Like (15) Dislike (4) Reply
    You can't deny these guys their credit they do everything with such class and organisation... each one of them them had their wife by their side step by step all the way.... look how they were all well dressed repping their sponsors.... then they had a nice mix of deejays make the blend of music perfect... and even the older folks had music to suit theor taste..... we can't wait for next year.... yall should pull off something xmas season
    • is this a guyanies club? (07/03/2017, 22:11) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
      No wonder they don't want to hold meetings with their constituents.
  • Yes (06/03/2017, 13:25) Like (11) Dislike (10) Reply
    where was the immigration?
  • Spice (07/03/2017, 21:53) Like (2) Dislike (0) Reply
    Vino the best to cover events sports news ect . vino the best
  • NICK (10/03/2017, 17:51) Like (2) Dislike (0) Reply
    Bravo D J crew . You making us proud of you and the organization and also cavalier 's cricket team. You all giving back to Bvi . Bigger support for you next time .


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